To say we are excited is an understatement. We have legendary artists – with 12 Grammys combined – diverse Allies and Queer icons that are going to simply bring the house down. What better way to celebrate our Pride than with amazing music in a diverse and inclusive atmosphere? We continue to celebrate Pride to remind us of our achievements and to also remind us of our history, struggles, and work that is yet to be done, Pride in the Park Chicago President Dusty Carpenter said.
If not fully vaccinated, organizers suggested prospective concert-goers receive a COVID-19 test the Thursday or Friday prior to the event at a Chicago testing site. All guests must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test within three days, according to the website.
More than 21,000 slots in the program are available, with career exploration opportunities in fields such as coding and tech, healthcare, media and more, city officials said. Some of those include the Chicago Youth Service Corps, Everyone Can Code, Photography for All programs.
The Chicago Youth Service Corps program launched last year as part of the city s response to COVID-19. The program employed 1,809 people between the ages of 16 and 24 in remote COVID-related projects and specifically focused on developing leadership and empowering a service mindset, the city says.
Applications for One Summer Chicago are due June 11 and can be found at this website. The application lists After School Matters, the Chicago Public Library, the Chicago Housing Authority, City Colleges Chicago, the Department of Family and Support Services, the Forest Preserves District of Cook County and the Chicago Park District as some of the participating agencies to choose from based on applicants inter
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